Karnataka Launches Census 2027 Self-Enumeration Awareness Campaign

• Karnataka government launched an awareness campaign for Census 2027 Self Enumeration, urging citizens to complete details online.
• The Self Enumeration process will be open from April 1 to April 15, 2026, allowing residents to submit Census details via an official portal.
• The campaign highlights a simple digital process: login with mobile/OTP, select location, mark house on map, fill household details, and generate a Self Enumeration reference ID.
• An animation video featuring characters Pragati and Vikas (representing Progress and Development) appeals to citizens for accurate information.
• Field verification by enumerators is scheduled from April 16 to May 15, 2026, to validate data or collect information; data safety is assured as 100% confidential and secure.

Key Questions Answered

How will Census 2027 self-enumeration benefit citizens?

Census 2027 self-enumeration will benefit citizens by making the process more accurate, inclusive, and harder to manipulate.

What data security measures are in place for Census 2027?

The Census 2027 process is "100 per cent confidential and secure". All submitted data will be encrypted and stored on secure government servers.

Will other states adopt Karnataka's self-enumeration model?

It is not explicitly stated if other states will adopt Karnataka's self-enumeration model.